公开(公告)号：US06928073B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-09

申请号：US09410974

申请日：1999-10-01

Applicant: Andrew M. Jones ,  John A. Carey

Inventor： Andrew M. Jones ,  John A. Carey

IPC: G06F9/312 ,  G06F9/315 ,  H04L12/56

CPC classification number: G06F9/30145 ,  G06F9/30032 ,  G06F9/30043

Abstract: The implementation of transactions on an integrated circuit comprising a plurality of functional modules connected to a packet router is described. Each functional module generates request packets for implementing memory access operations, each request packet having an operation field comprising eight bits of which a packet type bit denotes the type of the packet, four operation family bit denote the function to be implemented by the packet and three operation qualifier bits act to qualify the function.

Abstract translation: 描述了在包括连接到分组路由器的多个功能模块的集成电路上的事务的实现。 每个功能模块生成用于实现存储器访问操作的请求分组，每个请求分组具有包括八位的操作字段，其中分组类型位表示分组的类型，四个操作系列表示要由分组实现的功能，三个 操作限定符位用于限定功能。

公开(公告)号：US20050151148A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US11018979

申请日：2004-12-21

Applicant: Jeffrey Raynor

Inventor： Jeffrey Raynor

IPC: B01L3/00 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G03F7/40 ,  H01L33/00 ,  H01L21/00

CPC classification number: G02B3/0018 ,  B01L3/5085 ,  B01L2200/12 ,  B01L2300/0819 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G03F7/40

Abstract: A method for forming a sensor is provided, together with a sensor formed according to the method. Photoresist material is deposited on a surface of the sensor, and is then patterned and etched to form an array of microlens structures. The structures are spaced close together in a predetermined pattern so that when a reflow process is performed, the structures melt and coalesce to form a barrier. The barrier defines a region for constraining or channeling the flow of reagent and analyte samples used in bio-optical sensors.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于形成传感器的方法，以及根据该方法形成的传感器。 光致抗蚀剂材料沉积在传感器的表面上，然后被图案化和蚀刻以形成微透镜结构的阵列。 结构以预定图案彼此靠近地间隔开，使得当进行回流处理时，结构熔化并聚结形成屏障。 屏障限定了用于约束或引导生物光学传感器中使用的试剂和分析物样品流的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20050104981A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10841947

申请日：2004-05-07

Applicant: Keith Findlater ,  Angelo Bosco

Inventor： Keith Findlater ,  Angelo Bosco

IPC: H04N5/365 ,  H04N5/217

CPC classification number: H04N5/3658 ,  H04N5/365

Abstract: An image sensor array of active pixel elements is arranged in rows and columns. Each column has an output circuit for reading out pixel image signals. The output circuit includes a pair of sample capacitors, a switching circuit operable based upon pixel switches for applying pixel voltages to the pair of sample capacitors. At least one optically masked pixel is provided so that output image signals obtained therefrom represent substantially only the column fixed pattern noise (FPN). An image processing circuit records the column FPN for each column from the optically masked pixels, records the image signal from the sensor array of active pixels, and subtracts the column FPN column-wise from the image signal.

Abstract translation: 有源像素元件的图像传感器阵列以行和列布置。 每列具有用于读出像素图像信号的输出电路。 输出电路包括一对采样电容器，基于用于将像素电压施加到一对采样电容器的像素开关可操作的开关电路。 提供至少一个光学掩模像素，使得从其获得的输出图像信号基本上仅表示列固定图案噪声（FPN）。 图像处理电路记录来自光学掩蔽像素的每列的列FPN，记录来自有源像素的传感器阵列的图像信号，并从图像信号中逐列减去列FPN。

公开(公告)号：US20040227109A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-18

申请号：US10820464

申请日：2004-04-08

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Ltd.

Inventor： Graeme Storm ,  Jonathan Ephriam David Hurwitz

IPC: H01L027/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/361

Abstract: An image sensor includes an array of pixels, with each pixel including a photodiode, and a first output circuit for deriving a linear output signal by applying a reset signal to the photodiode and reading a voltage on the photodiode after an integration time. A second output circuit derives a logarithmic output signal by reading a near instantaneous illumination-dependent voltage on the photodiode that is a logarithmic function of the illumination. In the logarithmic mode, the pixels are calibrated to remove fixed pattern noise. The pixels may be operated in linear and log modes sequentially, with the linear output being selected for low light signals and the log output being selected for high light signals.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器包括像素阵列，每个像素包括光电二极管，以及第一输出电路，用于通过将复位信号施加到光电二极管并在积分时间之后读取光电二极管上的电压来导出线性输出信号。 第二输出电路通过读取作为照明的对数函数的光电二极管上的近瞬时照明相关电压来导出对数输出信号。 在对数模式下，校准像素以去除固定模式噪声。 像素可以顺序地以线性和对数模式操作，对于低光信号选择线性输出，并且对于高光信号选择对数输出。

公开(公告)号：US20040217359A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-04

申请号：US10786878

申请日：2004-02-25

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Ltd

Inventor： Jeffrey Raynor

IPC: H01L027/15

CPC classification number: H01L27/1443 ,  H01L27/14609

Abstract: A CMOS image sensing structure includes a photodiode, in which an epitaxial layer is on a P-type substrate. The photodiode includes an N-well collection node in the epitaxial layer. An isolation trench is provided around the collection node to provide better control of the width of the collection node. The collection node can be surrounded by P-wells or by epitaxial material. It can also be surrounded by epitaxial material with the isolation trench being outwardly extended to ensure compliance with existing design rules.

Abstract translation: CMOS图像感测结构包括其中外延层在P型衬底上的光电二极管。 光电二极管包括外延层中的N阱收集节点。 在收集节点周围设置隔离沟槽，以便更好地控制收集节点的宽度。 采集节点可以被P阱或外延材料包围。 它也可以被外延材料包围，隔离槽向外延伸以确保符合现有的设计规则。

公开(公告)号：US20020114526A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-22

申请号：US10072460

申请日：2002-02-07

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Ltd.

Inventor： Carl Dennis

IPC: G06K009/00 ,  G06K009/36 ,  G06K009/46

CPC classification number: H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14627

Abstract: Data is encoded in a solid state image sensor that includes a sensor pixel array by varying the color processing applied to at least some of the border pixels of the sensor pixel array. Data may be encoded in the color processing by varying the pattern of a color filter mosaic and by varying a pattern of a microlens array in accordance with a predetermined scheme. This scheme includes omission of color filter material and omission of the microlens array from selected pixels. The data, typically encoded in a binary format, is read by illuminating the sensor pixel array and by processing the output signals from the border pixels. The encoded data may include color process codes, mask revision codes and product codes.

Abstract translation: 通过改变应用于传感器像素阵列的至少一些边界像素的颜色处理，数据被编码在包括传感器像素阵列的固态图像传感器中。 可以通过改变滤色器马赛克的图案并根据预定方案改变微透镜阵列的图案，在颜色处理中对数据进行编码。 该方案包括省略滤色器材料并从所选像素中省略微透镜阵列。 通常通过照亮传感器像素阵列并且通过处理来自边界像素的输出信号来读取通常以二进制格式编码的数据。 编码数据可以包括颜色处理代码，掩码修改代码和产品代码。

公开(公告)号：US20020051067A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-02

申请号：US09932822

申请日：2001-08-17

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Ltd.

Inventor： Robert Henderson ,  Stewart Gresty Smith ,  Jonathan Ephriam David Hurwitz

IPC: H04N003/14

CPC classification number: H04N5/3658 ,  H04N5/3575 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: Solid state image sensors, and methods of operation thereof, includes an array of photosensitive pixels arranged in rows and columns and in which pixel data signals are read out from the pixels via column circuits, which introduces column fixed pattern noise to the signals. The signals are selectively inverted at the inputs to the column circuits and the inversion is reversed following output from the column circuits. Each column circuit may include an analog-to-digital converter and a digital inverter for inverting digital output therefrom. The selective inversion may be applied to alternate rows or groups of rows of the pixel data, and may be applied differently to different frames of the pixel data. These techniques result in column fixed pattern noise being modulated in a manner which makes the noise less apparent to the eye, and which facilitates subsequent cancellation of the noise.

Abstract translation: 固态图像传感器及其操作方法包括以列和列排列的光敏像素的阵列，其中通过列电路从像素读出像素数据信号，该列电路将列固定图案噪声引入信号。 这些信号在列电路的输入端被选择性地反相，并且在从列电路输出之后反转反转。 每列电路可以包括模数转换器和用于反转数字输出的数字反相器。 选择性反转可以应用于像素数据的行的交替行或组，并且可以不同地应用于像素数据的不同帧。 这些技术导致列固定模式噪声以使噪声对眼睛不太明显的方式进行调制，并且有助于随后的噪声消除。

公开(公告)号：US20020040810A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-11

申请号：US09938850

申请日：2001-08-24

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Ltd

Inventor： Brian Laffoley

IPC: H05K001/03

CPC classification number: H05K1/141 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L2224/16058 ,  H01L2224/16105 ,  H01L2224/16108 ,  H01L2224/16238 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H05K3/0052 ,  H05K3/3442 ,  H05K3/368 ,  H05K3/403 ,  H05K2201/049 ,  H05K2201/09181 ,  H05K2201/09427 ,  H05K2201/10727 ,  Y02P70/613 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49144 ,  Y10T29/49149 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of mounting an electronic component having at least one contact extending across a part of its undersurface may include providing a support smaller in area than the undersurface of the component and having a contact pad for connection to the contact. The contact pad may have a first portion extending across an upper surface of the support adjacent one edge and a second portion extending from the edge across a side surface of the support. The method may also include positioning the electronic component and the support with the undersurface of the component adjacent the upper surface of the support. This is done so that the first portion of the contact pad is aligned with and spaced apart from a first portion of the contact, and the second portion of the contact pad is aligned with and disposed inwardly of a second portion of the contact.

Abstract translation: 安装具有延伸穿过其下表面的一部分的至少一个触点的电子部件的方法可以包括提供比部件的下表面更小的面积的支撑件，并具有用于连接到触头的接触垫。 接触垫可以具有延伸穿过支撑件的上表面邻近一个边缘的第一部分和从边缘延伸穿过支撑件的侧表面的第二部分。 该方法还可以包括将电子部件和支撑件定位成邻近支撑件的上表面的部件的下表面。 这样做使得接触垫的第一部分与接触件的第一部分对齐并且与接触垫的第一部分间隔开，并且接触垫的第二部分与接触件的第二部分对准并设置在接触件的第二部分的内侧。

公开(公告)号：US12229370B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US18459249

申请日：2023-08-31

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS (BEIJING) R&D CO., LTD ,  STMICROELECTRONICS LTD

Inventor： Pengcheng Wen ,  Yuan Yun Wang

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G09G3/3233

Abstract: A method of operating a display includes performing a non-synchronized touch scan pattern on a display with a controller coupled to the display. The non-synchronized touch scan pattern schedules touch scans independent of a refresh rate of the display. Upon the controller detecting a first synchronization pulse from a display controller coupled to the controller and the display, a first pulse-checking timer is started. Upon detecting a second synchronization pulse from the display controller and before the first pulse-checking timer expires, a first display refresh rate for the display is obtained from an interval between the first synchronization pulse and the second synchronization pulse. A synchronized touch scan pattern is performed with the controller, and is scheduled to avoid touch scans coinciding with refreshes of the display performed at the first display refresh rate.

公开(公告)号：US20250040281A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-30

申请号：US18917441

申请日：2024-10-16

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS LTD.

Inventor： Yu-Tsung Lin

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G03F7/00

Abstract: A method of forming a device, the method including depositing a first photoresist layer over a substrate, forming an array of seed lenses by patterning and reflowing the first photoresist layer, a dimension of the array of seed lenses varying across the substrate, forming a second photoresist layer over the array of seed lenses, and forming a microlens array by patterning and reflowing the second photoresist layer.